lateral lines

A form of lateral line — A sense organ of a fish running lengthwise down each of its sides from the vicinity of the operculum to the base of the tail, used to detect movement and vibration in the surrounding water.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of lateral line
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“lateral lines.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lateral%20lines. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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